WHOLESTONE FARMS COOPERATIVE INC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- Address
-
900 SOUTH PLATTE AVENUE
FREMONT, NE 68025
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- DODGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000555550
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1,282 | — |
| 2022 | 1,291 | +1% |
| 2023 | 1,127 | -13% |
| 2024 | 1,809 | +61% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixture | — | — | — | — | 7,463 | |
| Phosphoric acid, �-�-perfluoro-C8-16-alkyl esters, compds. with diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 7,603 | PFAS |
| Acetic acid, 2-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio] derivs., 2-hydroxypropyl esters | — | — | — | — | 11,148 | PFAS |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 23,214 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 7,943 | |
| Ammonia | 1,809 | 1,809 | — | — | 28,802 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic acid, 2-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio] derivs., 2-hydroxypropyl esters | — | — | — | — | 13,176 | PFAS |
| Phosphoric acid, �-�-perfluoro-C8-16-alkyl esters, compds. with diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 10,258 | PFAS |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mixture | — | — | — | — | 11,160 | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 13,176 | |
| Ammonia | 1,127 | 1,127 | — | — | 33,868 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,291 | 1,291 | — | — | 57,632 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,282 | 1,282 | — | — | 62,456 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Acetic acid, 2-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio] derivs., 2-hydroxypropyl esters | 11,148 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
| Peracetic acid | 23,214 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
| Ammonia | 28,802 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
| Nitric acid | 7,943 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
| Mixture | 7,463 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
| Phosphoric acid, �-�-perfluoro-C8-16-alkyl esters, compds. with diethanolamine | 7,603 | FREMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT, FREMONT |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 1999 | May 19, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 1999 | May 19, 1999 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,192.53 kg/d | 2,748.06 | +16% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,861.56 kg/d | 2,748.06 | +4% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,825.70 kg/d | 2,748.06 | +3% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.05 mg/L | 0.11 | +5,400% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.05 mg/L | 0.22 | +2,650% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.19 | +16% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +167% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.09 | +144% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +300% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +100% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +33% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.19 | +58% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.09 | +89% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.22 | +5% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.11 | +27% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.